Cover Story

Rethinking, Rebuilding the Merchant Model

One of the industry’s premier events, the annual ACSA convention provides valuable insight into the role of the merchant and today’s challenges and opportunities.

Features

Falling Production, Increased Demand

That's the prediction of a report recently issued by U.S. Department of Agriculture on the Chinese cotton industry.

Developments in Textiles Production

Global company formed, state-of-the-art research lab opens.

Columns

Beck Barnes

Who Blinked First?

China flexes its muscle by moving forward with its contentious AQSIQ plans.

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Ernie Schroeder
Evolution of a Merchant
California-based cotton merchant Ernie Schroeder, Jr. explains how his firm adapts to the paradigm shifts of a changing market... Read more
ICAC Plenary Meeting
Registration is underway for the 68th Plenary Meeting of the ICAC. This year's meeting will be held in Cape Town, South Africa...
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Spinning in Bangladesh
Bangladeshi spinners are urging the government to intervene in the face of mounting economic challenges.
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